Setting up a small system

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This page will explain how to configure and test a small Exigo system.

Step 1: IP addresse

Each device will need to be configured with an IP address and subnet which is in range of the AMC-IP card.

Table below lists IP range for a small system with one amplifier and on access panel. All subnets are set to 255.255.255.0

Device IP Dirctory number
PSC 10.1.0.21
ESC-1 10.1.0.20 013010
ENA 10.1.0.30 012010
ECPIR-3P 10.1.0.50 011010


Step 2: Primary System Controller Setup

Open up the front of the ESC1 Controller. Connect your computer to eth0.

  1. Open a web browser and enter the default IP address of port npe_eth0: 169.254.1.5
  2. Log in with username: admin and password: alphaadmin
  3. Select System Configuration > Interfaces


Amc IP Interface 1.png


  • Enter the appropriate IP address (10.1.10.21) in the npe_eth1 field

Step 3: Secondary System Controller Setup

Connect your computer to eth1 (on the back of the ESC1 Controller).

To find th IP adress of the Secondary System Controller:

  • Turn the menu selection knob on the system controller to select Settings > Network to see the IP address on the display.

To configure the IP address and directory number:

  1. Open a web browser and enter IP address: 169.254.x.x
  2. Log in with username: admin and password: alphaadmin
  3. Select Station Main > Main Settings


Secondary Controller Settings 1.png


Set the following values:

  • Station Mode: Use Exigo
  • Registration Settings:
  • Primary System Controller address: 10.1.0.21 (IP address previously set for PSC)
    • Directory Number: 013010 (corresponds to the Directory Number automatically assigned to the system controller in the Exigo Management Tool)
  • IP Settings: Static IP
    • IP-address: 10.1.0.20
    • Subnet-mask: 255.255.255.0
    • Gateway: 10.1.0.1

Step 3: ENA Amplifier Setup

Connect your computer to eth1 (on the back of the ENA Amplifier).

To find th IP adress of the ENA Amplifier:

  • Turn the menu selection knob on the Amplifier to select Settings > Network to see the IP address on the display.

To configure the IP address and directory number:

  1. Open a web browser and enter IP address: 169.254.x.x
  2. Log in with username: admin and password: alphaadmin
  3. Select Station Main > Main Settings


ENA Settings 1.png



Set the following values:

  • Station Mode: Use Exigo
  • Registration Settings:
  • Primary System Controller address: 10.1.0.21 (IP address previously set for PSC)
    • Directory Number: 012010 (corresponds to the Directory Number automatically assigned to the system controller in the Exigo Management Tool)
  • IP Settings: Static IP
    • IP-address: 10.1.0.30
    • Subnet-mask: 255.255.255.0
    • Gateway: 10.1.0.1

Step 3: ECPIR-3P Setup

Configuration is done via the access panel’s web interface. After making sure that the access panel is connected to the same LAN and logical subnet as your PC, follow the procedure described below.

To configure the IP address and directory number:

  1. Open a web browser and enter IP address: 169.254.x.x
  2. Log in with username: admin and password: alphaadmin
  3. Select Station Main > Main Settings


ECPIR Settings 1.JPG



Set the following values:

  • Station Mode: Use Exigo
  • Registration Settings:
  • Primary System Controller address: 10.1.0.21 (IP address previously set for PSC)
    • Directory Number: 011010 (corresponds to the Directory Number automatically assigned to the system controller in the Exigo Management Tool)
  • IP Settings: Static IP
    • IP-address: 10.1.0.50
    • Subnet-mask: 255.255.255.0
    • Gateway: 10.1.0.1

Step 3: Install Exigo Management Tool (EMT)

Install EMT on your computer: EMT